Michigan Political Reporthttp://blog.mlive.com/peterluke/News and Notes on Michigan GovernmentenWed, 15 Feb 2012 10:48:37 PSTMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noNews and Notes on Michigan Governmentmichigan_political_reporthttps://feedburner.google.comStabenow receives American Medical Association's top government service awardhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/michigan_political_report/~3/yRJzxq9dLzM/stabenow_receives_american_med.htmlSue Thoms | sthoms1@mlive.comWed, 15 Feb 2012 10:48:37 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2012:/peterluke//3589.7738318]]>She is praised for her commitment to health care for seniors and children.
noShe is praised for her commitment to health care for seniors and children. She is praised for her commitment to health care for seniors and children. http://blog.mlive.com/peterluke/2012/02/stabenow_receives_american_med.htmlA final column: Politicians, give us a reason to regain confidence in Michigan (Peter Luke)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/michigan_political_report/~3/7rlPTEcAS8c/peter_luke_column_2.htmltag:Peter LukePeter Luke | Bridge MagazineSun, 02 Oct 2011 11:13:55 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.7047661.20111002131355]]>Lansing bureau correspondent Peter Luke is retiring from Booth Newspapers after nearly 25 years of Capitol coverage. noLansing bureau correspondent Peter Luke is retiring from Booth Newspapers after nearly 25 years of Capitol coverage. Lansing bureau correspondent Peter Luke is retiring from Booth Newspapers after nearly 25 years of Capitol coverage. tag:Peter Lukehttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/10/peter_luke_column_2.htmlLatest developments on efforts to cut auto insurance, limit cash welfare, increase income taxes and reduce business taxes http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/michigan_political_report/~3/blcVYiHLC90/latest_developments_on_republi.htmltag:Peter Luketag:Rick Snyder State of ChangePeter Luke | Bridge MagazineMon, 12 Sep 2011 08:21:09 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.6944478.20110912102109]]>Here's what's new in the ongoing effort to put Michigan back on track, plus the biggest developments out of Lansing on other fronts.noHere's what's new in the ongoing effort to put Michigan back on track, plus the biggest developments out of Lansing on other fronts.Here's what's new in the ongoing effort to put Michigan back on track, plus the biggest developments out of Lansing on other fronts.tag:Peter Luke, tag:Rick Snyder State of Changehttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/09/latest_developments_on_republi.htmlMichigan Supreme Court seems more interested in debate over taxing rich than pensions (Peter Luke column)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/michigan_political_report/~3/8Vi92RdAhus/peter_luke_column_1.htmltag:Peter Luketag:Rick Snyder State of ChangePeter Luke | Bridge MagazineSun, 11 Sep 2011 11:29:40 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.6939704.20110911132940]]>If there is a constitutional offense in Snyder's plan, it's not a big one.noIf there is a constitutional offense in Snyder's plan, it's not a big one.If there is a constitutional offense in Snyder's plan, it's not a big one.tag:Peter Luke, tag:Rick Snyder State of Changehttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/09/peter_luke_column_1.htmlFormer Gov. Jennifer Granholm talks about success, regret, legislative 'idiots,' and defeating Dick DeVos in her new bookhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/michigan_political_report/~3/eccPXzluwJY/former_gov_jennifer_granholm_t_1.htmltag:Peter LukePeter Luke | Bridge MagazineSat, 10 Sep 2011 07:08:24 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.6946712]]>In her gubernatorial battle with DeVos, she said her campaign adopted the strategy, "When your foot is on the throat of your enemy, press harder.”noIn her gubernatorial battle with DeVos, she said her campaign adopted the strategy, "When your foot is on the throat of your enemy, press harder.”In her gubernatorial battle with DeVos, she said her campaign adopted the strategy, "When your foot is on the throat of your enemy, press harder.”tag:Peter Lukehttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/09/former_gov_jennifer_granholm_t_1.htmlLocal officials want guaranteed replacement if business property taxes are cuthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/michigan_political_report/~3/bBk6BfvwZOg/local_officials_was_guaranteed.htmltag:b2btag:Peter Luketag:Rick Snyder State of ChangePeter Luke | Bridge MagazineThu, 08 Sep 2011 14:03:19 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.6938807]]>Gov. Rick Snyder and lawmakers want to deal with the issue this fall. Burned by the state in the past when it comes to state aid, city and school officials say voters should have a say.noGov. Rick Snyder and lawmakers want to deal with the issue this fall. Burned by the state in the past when it comes to state aid, city and school officials say voters should have a say.Gov. Rick Snyder and lawmakers want to deal with the issue this fall. Burned by the state in the past when it comes to state aid, city and school officials say voters should have a say.tag:b2b, tag:Peter Luke, tag:Rick Snyder State of Changehttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/09/local_officials_was_guaranteed.htmlMichigan Supreme Court takes up constitutionality of Gov. Rick Snyder's income tax overhaulhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/michigan_political_report/~3/_UBehoR2XeU/michigan_supreme_court_takes_u.htmltag:Peter Luketag:Rick Snyder State of ChangePeter Luke | Bridge MagazineWed, 07 Sep 2011 11:11:56 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.6933206]]>Justices during 75 minutes of arguments seemed less interested in taxing pensions than whether the law inappropriately taxes upper income filers more.noJustices during 75 minutes of arguments seemed less interested in taxing pensions than whether the law inappropriately taxes upper income filers more.Justices during 75 minutes of arguments seemed less interested in taxing pensions than whether the law inappropriately taxes upper income filers more.tag:Peter Luke, tag:Rick Snyder State of Changehttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/09/michigan_supreme_court_takes_u.htmlGov. Rick Snyder says Michigan welfare system returned 'to its original intent' after signing law putting tighter 48-month limit on benefitshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/michigan_political_report/~3/k48jhNYKf70/gov_rick_snyder_signs_tougher.htmltag:Peter Luketag:Rick Snyder State of ChangePeter Luke | Bridge MagazineWed, 07 Sep 2011 08:37:01 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.6929421]]>Some 11,000 Michigan families who have been receiving cash assistance will lose benefits effective Oct. 1.noSome 11,000 Michigan families who have been receiving cash assistance will lose benefits effective Oct. 1.Some 11,000 Michigan families who have been receiving cash assistance will lose benefits effective Oct. 1.tag:Peter Luke, tag:Rick Snyder State of Changehttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/09/gov_rick_snyder_signs_tougher.htmlHealth providers say auto insurance choice would leave motorists footing the billhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/michigan_political_report/~3/khfQ9mmYn0w/health_providers_say_auto_insu.htmltag:Peter Luketag:Rick Snyder State of ChangePeter Luke | Bridge MagazineWed, 07 Sep 2011 04:39:32 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.6928550]]>Insurance industry proposal would cap optional medical benefits at $5 million.noInsurance industry proposal would cap optional medical benefits at $5 million.Insurance industry proposal would cap optional medical benefits at $5 million.tag:Peter Luke, tag:Rick Snyder State of Changehttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/09/health_providers_say_auto_insu.htmlState Supreme Court to hear arguments on Gov. Rick Snyder's tax overhaul this week (Peter Luke column)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/michigan_political_report/~3/iavAQWiLD7I/state_supreme_court_to_hear_ar.htmltag:Peter Luketag:Rick Snyder State of ChangePeter Luke | Bridge MagazineTue, 06 Sep 2011 07:34:26 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.6912487.20110906093426]]>The key issue is whether applying the income tax to the pensions of Michigan public employees diminishes or impairs their benefits, which the state constitution prohibits. noThe key issue is whether applying the income tax to the pensions of Michigan public employees diminishes or impairs their benefits, which the state constitution prohibits. The key issue is whether applying the income tax to the pensions of Michigan public employees diminishes or impairs their benefits, which the state constitution prohibits. tag:Peter Luke, tag:Rick Snyder State of Changehttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/09/state_supreme_court_to_hear_ar.htmlLatest developments on auto insurance, tuition costs, labor talks and Michigan unemploymemthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/michigan_political_report/~3/yGJAXk_jmqQ/latest_developments_on_auto_in.htmltag:Peter Luketag:Rick Snyder State of ChangePeter Luke | Bridge MagazineMon, 05 Sep 2011 09:09:04 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.6910508.20110905110904]]>Here's what's new in the ongoing effort to put Michigan back on track, plus the biggest developments out of Lansing on other fronts.noHere's what's new in the ongoing effort to put Michigan back on track, plus the biggest developments out of Lansing on other fronts.Here's what's new in the ongoing effort to put Michigan back on track, plus the biggest developments out of Lansing on other fronts.tag:Peter Luke, tag:Rick Snyder State of Changehttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/09/latest_developments_on_auto_in.htmlWhy Michigan should form a state-regulated, independent medical marijuana cooperative (Peter Luke column)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/michigan_political_report/~3/Kj1t-xC3t3c/why_michigan_should_form_a_sta.htmltag:Peter LukePeter Luke | Bridge MagazineSun, 04 Sep 2011 19:04:52 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.6904960.20110904210452]]>Closing dispensaries and rewriting the law doesn’t help those who could really use the drug.noClosing dispensaries and rewriting the law doesn’t help those who could really use the drug.Closing dispensaries and rewriting the law doesn’t help those who could really use the drug.tag:Peter Lukehttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/09/why_michigan_should_form_a_sta.htmlGov. Rick Snyder says no layoffs of state employees, for nowhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/michigan_political_report/~3/ZpEOZhi4tc8/gov_rick_snyder_says_no_layoff.htmltag:Peter Luketag:Rick Snyder State of ChangePeter Luke | Bridge MagazineFri, 02 Sep 2011 08:24:48 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.6906499]]>No real bargaining yet to renew contracts that expire at the end of the month.noNo real bargaining yet to renew contracts that expire at the end of the month.No real bargaining yet to renew contracts that expire at the end of the month.tag:Peter Luke, tag:Rick Snyder State of Changehttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/09/gov_rick_snyder_says_no_layoff.htmlWant to grow pot? Better get Michigan medical authorization firsthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/michigan_political_report/~3/ABzAQrIaDSI/want_to_grow_pot_better_get_mi.htmltag:Peter Luketag:Rick Snyder State of ChangePeter Luke | Bridge MagazineThu, 01 Sep 2011 06:42:18 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.6900283]]>Court of Appeals continues to frame the legal boundaries of Michigan medical marijuana law.noCourt of Appeals continues to frame the legal boundaries of Michigan medical marijuana law.Court of Appeals continues to frame the legal boundaries of Michigan medical marijuana law.tag:Peter Luke, tag:Rick Snyder State of Changehttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/08/want_to_grow_pot_better_get_mi.htmlA changing Michigan economy means longer unemploymenthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/michigan_political_report/~3/tmQx4e7ugs0/a_changing_michigan_economy_me.htmltag:b2btag:Peter Luketag:Rick Snyder State of ChangePeter Luke | Bridge MagazineWed, 31 Aug 2011 11:21:48 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.6899215]]>But the number of workers in low wage jobs is up, says the Michigan League for Human Services.noBut the number of workers in low wage jobs is up, says the Michigan League for Human Services.But the number of workers in low wage jobs is up, says the Michigan League for Human Services.tag:b2b, tag:Peter Luke, tag:Rick Snyder State of Changehttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/08/a_changing_michigan_economy_me.htmlMichigan universities say 'college is still affordable' because aid programs defray half of costhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/michigan_political_report/~3/_wfvj5OCGNQ/michigan_universities_say_aid.htmltag:Peter Luketag:Rick Snyder State of ChangePeter Luke | Bridge MagazineTue, 30 Aug 2011 16:46:26 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.6895068]]>On a per-student basis, grants and scholarships exceeded $4,800.noOn a per-student basis, grants and scholarships exceeded $4,800.On a per-student basis, grants and scholarships exceeded $4,800.tag:Peter Luke, tag:Rick Snyder State of Changehttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/08/michigan_universities_say_aid.htmlPoll says Michigan motorists object to auto coverage limitshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/michigan_political_report/~3/WJJ8ffEgHDg/poll_says_michigan_motorists_o.htmltag:Peter Luketag:Rick Snyder State of ChangePeter Luke | Bridge MagazineMon, 29 Aug 2011 12:58:53 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.6888846]]>Auto insurance is a fall topic for the Legislature.noAuto insurance is a fall topic for the Legislature.Auto insurance is a fall topic for the Legislature.tag:Peter Luke, tag:Rick Snyder State of Changehttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/08/poll_says_michigan_motorists_o.htmlLatest developments on Gov. Rick Snyder's job performance, marijuana dispensaries, welfare limits, and mandatory health co-pays http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/michigan_political_report/~3/oIiBd8UTaG8/latest_developments_on_gov_ric.htmltag:Peter Luketag:Rick Snyder State of ChangePeter Luke | Bridge MagazineMon, 29 Aug 2011 08:43:08 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.6869283.20110829104308]]>Here's what's new in the ongoing effort to put Michigan back on track, plus the biggest developments out of Lansing on other fronts.noHere's what's new in the ongoing effort to put Michigan back on track, plus the biggest developments out of Lansing on other fronts.Here's what's new in the ongoing effort to put Michigan back on track, plus the biggest developments out of Lansing on other fronts.tag:Peter Luke, tag:Rick Snyder State of Changehttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/08/latest_developments_on_gov_ric.htmlShared sacrifice is only way to maintain workforce (Peter Luke column)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/michigan_political_report/~3/3uSNj0WHMxU/shared_sacrifice_is_only_way_t.htmltag:Peter LukePeter Luke | Bridge MagazineSun, 28 Aug 2011 09:04:32 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.6864752.20110828110432]]>Does it make sense to lay off young teachers in order to preserve benefits for older colleagues? No.noDoes it make sense to lay off young teachers in order to preserve benefits for older colleagues? No.Does it make sense to lay off young teachers in order to preserve benefits for older colleagues? No.tag:Peter Lukehttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/08/shared_sacrifice_is_only_way_t.htmlAttorney General Bill Schuette says prosecutors can now take action against "pot shops"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/michigan_political_report/~3/7Z6QoxgBbZU/attorney_general_bill_schuette_3.htmltag:medical marijuanatag:Peter Luketag:Rick Snyder State of ChangePeter Luke | Bridge MagazineThu, 25 Aug 2011 08:18:08 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.6859365]]>He says the 2008 voter-approved law never authorized "legalization of marijuana."noHe says the 2008 voter-approved law never authorized "legalization of marijuana."He says the 2008 voter-approved law never authorized "legalization of marijuana."tag:medical marijuana, tag:Peter Luke, tag:Rick Snyder State of Changehttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/08/attorney_general_bill_schuette_3.htmlnonadult